Keeping your blood sugar levels under control is essential for a healthy life. This isn’t just for people with diabetes—anyone can benefit from understanding how glucose works in the body.
✅ What is blood sugar?
Blood sugar, also called glucose, is your body’s main source of energy. It comes from the food you eat, especially carbohydrates. After meals, glucose levels rise and the pancreas releases insulin to help move sugar into your cells.
⚠️ What are the ideal levels?
- Fasting (no food for 8 hours): 70 to 99 mg/dL
- 1–2 hours after eating: up to 140 mg/dL
- Pre-diabetes: 100 to 125 mg/dL (fasting)
- Diabetes: 126 mg/dL or more (fasting)
🧠 Why is it important to control?
When blood sugar stays high for too long, it can cause:
- Constant fatigue
- Slow healing
- Vision problems
- Kidney and nerve damage
On the other hand, very low levels (hypoglycemia) can lead to:
- Dizziness
- Cold sweats
- Mental confusion
- Fainting
🍎 Tips to maintain balance
- Eat well: Focus on whole foods, fiber, and avoid refined sugar.
- Exercise regularly: Physical activity helps use glucose as energy.
- Get enough sleep: Poor sleep affects metabolism.
- Manage stress: Stress hormones can raise blood sugar.
- Monitor your levels: Especially if you have a family history of diabetes.